As per MRFR Analysis, the Global Sustainable Fabrics Market was valued at USD 29.1 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 74.8 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 12.50% from 2024 to 2032. The market is driven by increasing demand for eco-friendly products, particularly in emerging economies, and the rising popularity of organic cotton. The U.S. and Asia-Pacific regions are significant contributors to market growth, with the Asia-Pacific region holding the largest market share in 2022 at 45.80%. Major players are focusing on R&D and strategic partnerships to enhance their market presence.
The Sustainable Fabrics Market is witnessing significant trends driven by environmental awareness and technological advancements.
Key players include Grasim, Vivify Textiles, Foss Performance Materials, Teijin Limited, US Fibers, Pure Waste Textiles Ltd, Polyfibre Industries, Wellman, Advanced Materials, Textil Santanderina, and Pilipinas Ecofiber Corp.
The growing acceptance of organic cotton is predicted to drive the market. Since the cultivation of organic cotton does not contaminate air, land, or surface water, manufacturers are choosing it more frequently. The increased demand for organic sustainable fabrics over the past few years has also been greatly influenced by growing awareness of the negative environmental effects of synthetic fibers. Designer clothing and textiles are quickly embracing the appeal of sustainable fibers. Continuous improvements in the creation of textiles with sustainable properties, such as those that are antibacterial, hypoallergenic, insulating, UV resistant, extremely breathable, and absorbent, are anticipated to increase their significance in the apparel industry.
In recent years, there has been a revolution in sustainable apparel due to growing public awareness of textiles made responsibly. In addition to creating new economic prospects, it also guarantees a new market for more jobs and a decrease in the consumption of raw materials and virgin resources. Furthermore, it is anticipated that these trends will have a substantial impact on promoting the organic fibers business. During the projection period, a sizable increase in demand for eco-friendly materials is anticipated in the United States. After China, India, and Germany, the U.S. has one of the major textile industries in the world. The nation's textile enterprises are concentrated on reorganizing their operations, creating efficient work procedures, and investing in specialized goods and markets, which has shown to be beneficial for the expansion of the sustainable fabrics industry.
The raw resources needed to create natural and recycled fibers are widely accessible all around the world. The various farmers and cooperatives engaged in plant fiber harvesting and animal farming operations are where the raw materials are acquired from. The major companies who buy organic cotton and sustainable fabrics are dedicated to doing so on a contractual basis with their suppliers. Sustainable fabrics are produced using a variety of technologies and procedures. Sustainable fabrics are made using green colors that are derived from plants, arthropods, marine invertebrates including sea urchins and starfish, algae, bacteria, and fungi. Cold pad batch preparation and dyeing, continuous processing of knits, preparation of woven fabrics, combined scour and bleach for knit and yarn, foam dyeing, finishing & coating, pad and drying—these are all steps in the manufacturing of sustainable fabrics.
The fabric market is being driven by the rising level of awareness regarding sustainable materials technology fabrics throughout the forecast period. Regarding the garment industry, the government programs run by the ministry of textiles, such as the up-grading of technology scheme, silk sector schemes, skill development schemes, integrated wool development program, handicrafts schemes, jute sector schemes, among others, like power loom sector schemes, are being enhancedly implemented. These policies and rules include 100% FDI textile. Thus, driving the Sustainable Fabrics market revenue.
The Sustainable Fabrics market segmentation, based on Product Type, includes organic, regenerated, recycled, and natural. The organic segment holds the largest market share in the market. Herbicides, chemicals, and pesticides are not used during the cultivation of organic sustainable fabrics in regulated environments. The development of organic sustainable fabrics is closely monitored and audited by accredited organizations all around the world. Due to its exceptional qualities, organic cotton is the most widely utilized sustainable fabric across all end-use sectors.
The Sustainable Fabrics market segmentation, based on Application, includes clothing, furnishing, medical, and others. Due to the continuously rising demand for clothing segment holds the greatest proportion of the market. Numerous fashion items, including bed sheets, pillowcases, bags, sacks, garbage covers, and children's clothing, as well as medical textiles, use sustainable fabrics. In the projection period, the textile sector is anticipated to have a significant demand for casual wear, formal dress, and fashionable clothes among all age groups. Fabrics like denim, lycra, cotton, silk, and polyester are frequently used to create fashion textiles and apparel.
Figure 1: Sustainable Fabrics Market, by Application, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The Asia Pacific Sustainable Fabrics market, dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). The market is anticipated to rise as a result of rising demand for textiles that are sustainable and for clothing. Over the coming years, major economies like India, China, Japan, and Australia are likely to mirror this picture. India has the fastest-growing market in the Asia Pacific region as a result of the country's expanding population, high per capita apparel consumption, and rising foreign investment, to name a few important socioeconomic aspects. Moreover, China’s Sustainable Fabrics market held the largest market share, and the Indian Sustainable Fabrics market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2: SUSTAINABLE FABRICS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
The North America Sustainable Fabrics Market is expected to register significant growth from 2023 to 2032. Demand for sustainable materials is rising quickly in end-use industries such textiles, industrial, medical textiles, packaging, and domestic, which is what distinguishes the market. In addition, efforts to create superior sports gear and an older population are anticipated to support regional market expansion over the projection period. Additionally, factors like expanding sustainable practices as a result of rising environmental consciousness are fueling the expansion of sustainable fabrics throughout the region. Further, the U.S. Sustainable Fabrics market held the largest market share, and the Canada Sustainable Fabrics market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.
Europe Sustainable Fabrics market accounts for the second-largest market share, because of the escalating need for fabrics brought on by the growing population growth. Population growth brought on by an increase in net immigration rates is predicted to fuel strong demand for the goods produced by the textile and clothing industries. Further, the German Sustainable Fabrics market held the largest market share, and the U.K Sustainable Fabrics market was the fastest growing market in the European region
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Sustainable Fabrics market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Sustainable Fabrics industry must offer cost-effective items.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the Sustainable Fabrics industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Sustainable Fabrics industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Sustainable Fabrics market, including Grasim, Vivify Textiles, Foss Performance Materials, Teijin Limited, US Fibers, Pure Waste Textiles Ltd, Polyfibre Industries, Wellman, Advanced Materials, Textil Santanderina, and Pilipinas Ecofiber Corp, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
A division of the Aditya Birla Group, Grasim Industries Ltd. (Grasim) is a producer, distributor, and marketer of building supplies. The business portfolio of the corporation includes viscose, cement, chemicals, and textiles. A broad variety of items are available from it, including grey cement, white cement, viscose staple fiber, yarn, pulp, caustic soda, related chemicals, epoxy, linen, and wool. Through a network of upscale showrooms, distributors, and multi-brand stores, Grasim sells its textile products. In Sweden, China, India, Sri Lanka, Canada, the Middle East, and Bangladesh, the corporation has production facilities, joint ventures, and subsidiaries. In Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Grasim has its headquarters.
Teijin Ltd. (Teijin) is a technology-focused holding corporation that provides solutions in the fields of healthcare, environment and energy, information and electronics, and safety and protection. It produces and sells aramid fiber, carbon fiber goods, synthetic fiber, films, polyester films, resin products, chemical products, IT products, medications, and water purification systems. It also creates and distributes IT products. The business sells medications for the treatment of conditions such as respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic, and other illnesses as well as ailments of the bones and joints. Devices for home oxygen therapy and those connected to sleep disordered breathing are also available. Teijin has operations in Asia, Europe, America, and Japan. The business offers its goods across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Tokyo, Japan is home to Teijin's headquarters. Teijin Limited and Fuji Design Co., Ltd., a Japanese corporation building a corporate structure to create, supply, and market items created from recycled carbon fibers using a low environmental impact technology, reached an agreement to collaborate on business matters in February 2022.
July 2022: In accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, signatories to a new sustainable fashion program that was recently formed in Switzerland are required to push for a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.
| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 29.1 Billion |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 32.74 Billion |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 74.8 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 12.50% (2024-2032) |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2018- 2022 |
| Market Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Product Type, Application, and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | Grasim, Vivify Textiles, Foss Performance Materials, Teijin Limited, US Fibers, Pure Waste Textiles Ltd, Polyfibre Industries, Wellman, Advanced Materials, Textil Santanderina, and Pilipinas Ecofiber Corp |
| Key Market Opportunities | Rapid urbanization and increasing per capita income |
| Key Market Dynamics | Rapid expansion of textile industry in the emerging economies and growing demand for eco - friendly products in the textile industry |
Sustainable Fabrics Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The Sustainable Fabrics market size was valued at USD 29.1 Billion in 2023.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.50% during the forecast period, 2024-2032.
Asia Pacific had the largest share in the Sustainable Fabrics Market.
The key players in the market are Grasim, Vivify Textiles, Foss Performance Materials, Teijin Limited, US Fibers, Pure Waste Textiles Ltd, Polyfibre Industries, Wellman, Advanced Materials, Textil Santanderina, and Pilipinas Ecofiber Corp.
The Organic Product Type dominated the market in 2023.
The Clothing Application had the largest share in the Sustainable Fabrics Market.
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